SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP) — Four teams are set for Saturday’s semifinals at the Little League World Series. In a runaway, none have sparked interest and conversation quite like the team from Connecticut. Fairfield’s club representing the Metro Region is relentless on offense. It has outscored opponents 26-5 in four games while pushing the limits of Little League’s extra-bases — …
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Jazz Chisholm commits Yankees baserunning blunder
MIAMI — The Yankees have a new candidate for the most unforgivable baserunning play of the season. Jazz Chisholm Jr. was doubled off at first base on a high popout to second base in the top of the second inning Saturday afternoon, inexplicably dancing off the base before trying to dive back too late. Chisholm remained out on the field …
Read More »YES broadcast criticizes Yankees’ baserunning after Ronald Acuna’s double play
Braves superstar Ronald Acuña Jr. made a show-stopping defensive play on Friday — but that didn’t stop the Yankees’ broadcast team from calling out the Bronx Bombers’ baserunning. In the top of the third inning, Acuña caught a fly ball from Yankees outfielder Cody Bellinger and nailed a Jorbit Vivas tagging from second to third base on a perfect, no-hop …
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